Indonesia’s Anti-Corruption Drive: The Controversial Arrest of Thomas Lembong

The recent arrest of Thomas Lembong, a former Indonesian trade minister, has sparked a heated debate about the country’s anti-corruption efforts. Lembong, who served under former President Joko Widodo, faces allegations of misconduct in a 2015 sugar import case. The Attorney General’s Office claims his actions caused state losses of 400 billion rupiah ($70.2 million). […]